Hearing Notice: Subcommittee on Energy and Power

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2013	CONTACT: Press Office  (202) 226-4972
Hearing Notice: Subcommittee on Energy and Power Continuation of American Energy Security and Innovation Series to Highlight Importance of Having Diverse Sources of Electricity The Subcommittee on Energy and Power has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled “American Energy Security and Innovation: The Role of a Diverse Electricity Generation Portfolio.” Witnesses to be announced.  Next week’s hearing will examine the role of fuel diversity in the nation’s electricity generation portfolio. Without a broad generation mix, regions may become more vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes that impact businesses and consumers. Witnesses will describe how a diverse generation portfolio – coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydropower, and renewables – plays a critical role in ensuring affordable and reliable electricity. The Majority Memorandum, a witness list, and witness testimony will be available here as they are posted. ### Energy & Commerce Online